Fill in husband's details and choose "Registration of Marriage Certificate".

Fill in Marriage Certificate form and choose date of appointment.

Click "Submit Application"

You will be allotted a temporary number that will be found printed on the acknowledgement slip and application form is done.

Take a printout of acknowledgement slip as well.

Appointment

In case of Hindu Marriage Act, you will get an appointment within 15 days of the online registration, but in case of Special Marriage Act, it may take upto 60 days.

Witness

Any person who has attended the wedding of the couple can be a witness and must have a PAN Card and a Proof of Residence.

'Tatkal' Marriage Certificate

In April 2014, the Revenue Department of Delhi government introduced a 'tatkal' service ensuring a single-day authorisation of the marriage under which the registration process will be undertaken on priority.

The service, which became operational on April 22, 2014 enables citizens to register their nuptials and get a certificate issued within 24 hours on payment of Rs. 10,000 as a fee.

Benefits of Marriage Certificate

If you are applying for a passport or opening a bank account after the wedding, then Marriage Certificate is required.

Extremely helpful in obtaining visas for both husband and wife.

As the foreign embassies in India as well as in countries outside India, do not recognize traditional marriages, the Marriage Certificate is mandatory for the couple to travel abroad using a spouse visa.

Enables a spouse in claiming life insurance return or bank deposits in case of demise of the Insurer or depositor without any nominee.

Fees

Rs 100/- in case of Hindu Marriage Act

Rs 150/- in case of Special Marriage Act

Deposit the fees with the cashier of the District and attach the receipt with the application form.

If you want to obtain a marriage certificate in Karnataka, then Click Here.

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